We learned about Mexico...the flag, the anthem (which makes us feel very happy) and the shape of the country. We learned that the people of Mexico speak a different language, Spanish. We watched an amazing documentary from PBS which held their attention for the entire show (not common). I've included the link so you can watch it too! The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies
We learned that the monarch migrates to Mexico and winters on the oyamel fir tree. We learned the oy sound, in words like oyamel, joyful, boy, toys, soya. We also learned that an o at the end of a word like in Mexico, just says its' name. Words like tomato, potato, tornado, Tobago, sombrero. We learned ir, like in fir, bird, skirt, dirt, stir.
We ate pinto bean soup for lunch and guacamole, salsa & corn chips for snack. The pinto bean soup was not a big hit but I am happy that the children are at least trying these new foods and are eager to do so. Sadie Black also brought in some family souvenirs from Mexico, a maraca, a bowl, a doll, and some beautiful dresses.
We had SO much fun on our field trip! The weather could not have been nicer on Wednesday & Thursday and we enjoyed a lovely fall hike on the Greenway Trail. A special thank you to Chef Gusso and his hospitable staff at Part 2 Bistro. If you are looking for an excellent meal and ambience this is the place to go...and be sure to mention that you're little one was their for their "fancy" dinner!
Followed by pickerel from Lake Huron (one of the Great Lakes - not to be confused a "good lake" as referenced by one of the students when explaining where the fish came from!), mixed rice with corn, green beans, carrots, beets & peas.
And, the best dessert one could ask for! When the dessert was brought out the restaurant became so silent, you could hear a pin drop. We maybe should have only went in for some dessert! This cake is what Chef Gusso known for, his flour less chocolate cake (made from black beans!) with some ice cream. It even had a gluten-free pretzel on top! Delicious!
The Thursday group was treated to a spinach, beet salad with goat cheese, walnuts and dried cranberries.
Followed by a delicious pasta which was eaten ALL up by every student...and they even asked for more noodles!
With an excellent carrot cake for dessert!
On Friday, we were able to visit a Tanzanian Choir at Quaid's School. The children enjoyed watching the members sing and dance. There was a lot of jumping and jingling. Here are a few photos.
His shoes are made from the tires of motorcycles!
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